"I had been a dancer from the age of 2 & ½. I gave it up to get married," she told David Walliams.

The contestant continued: "I went to live in Spain with my husband, and unfortunately after 18 months, he died. And for something to do, I went to Nicko's dance academy to learn something totally different. And this is the result!"

Simon Cowell apologised for pre-judging Jones and her partner Espinosa prior to their performance, while Amanda Holden backed them as her pick to win the series.